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Sales Tax Free Holiday

Published July 31, 2008

The Tennessee Department of Revenue is having a sales tax holiday August 1 through 3.  Shoppers can save almost 10 percent on tax-free clothing, school and art supplies, and computer purchases. 

The holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 1 and ends on Sunday, August 3 at 11:59 p.m.  During the designated three-day weekend, shoppers may purchase selected clothing with a price of $100 or less per item, school supplies with a price of $100 or less per item and computers with a price of $1,500 or less without paying Tennessee's state and local sales tax. 

"Since 2007, Tennesseans have saved more than $8 million by purchasing tax-free items," said Revenue Commissioner Reagan Farr.  "We are hopeful that Tennessee shoppers will continue to save during this holiday while generating business for our retailers."

The holiday also includes purchases of qualified items sold via mail, telephone, e-mail or internet if the customer orders and pays for the item and the retailer accepts the order during the holiday for immediate shipment, even if delivery is made after the exemption period.

More information from the Department of Revenue is available from the following sources:

  • Website: www.tntaxholiday.com

  • E-mail: salestax.holiday@state.tn.us

  • Telephone: (800) 342-1003